Module 05 Homework Assignment Use the information presented in the module folder

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Module 05 Homework Assignment Use the information presented in the module folder along with your readings from the textbook to answer the following questions. . 1. Describe how microbes of the normal flora in the human body can become opportunistic pathogens. Give one (1) example of a normal flora that can become opportunistic in the body: Answer: Normal flora can become opportunistic pathogens if: conditions suppress the immune system, there are changes in the balance of the normal flora, a member of normal flora enter into an area of the body they normally don't inhabit. Describe three (3) common bacterial skin infections. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each: 2. Describe three (3) common fungal infections (mycoses) of the skin.Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each: 3. 4. Describe three (3) different types of respiratory infections caused by bacteria. Be sure to give the name of the specific organism that causes each and describe some common signs and symptoms of each: 5. Discuss the difference between emerging infectious diseases and reemerging infectious diseases. Give examples of each.

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2) cellulitis,eryisepals,i mpetigo,follicullitis,a and carbuncles.cellulitis is an infection of cutaneous tissues which is caused by staphylococcu. And streptococcus.eryisepelas is asuperficial form of cellulitisais caused by streptococcus.impetigo is also caused by staphylococcus and streptococcus and can lead to lifting of stratum corneum.f folliculitis is infection of hair follicle caused by staphylococcus.

3)common fungal infection include candidiasis,d ermatophytid reaction,a there foot,ringworm,tinea.f fungal infection are caused because of yeast like candida,o r. Dermatophyte.f ungal infections of foot cause bumpy rashes on fingers.s symptoms of vaginal infection include itching,burning sensation while urination or interciurse,r redness and soreness in the surrounding.v vaginal discharge which resembles a cotton cheese.

4) pharyngitis which is caused by streptococcus pyogens.sequale of pharyngitis causes rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis.acute otitis media is the disease in which accumulation of pus in the middle ear and is caused by e.coli

Bacterial rhinosinusitis is the another example. And is caused by h influenzae and s pnemoniae.

5)emerging infections are the infection that have recently appeared in the population.t hey are caused by unknown organism and has a rapid influence on the society .they affect like an outbreak.r emerging infections are the infection that at particular time were major health problem and then decline and are again occurring as a major geahea hazard.

6)the common viral respiratory infection include cold,flu and bronchiolitis.

Viruses that cause this disease include influenza virus,p parainfluenza abdaadenovirus.t hey spread by contact with nose or mouth.i t is a serious illness for pe2 who are already weak.t his can be prevented by the good Hygiene practice like hqndwashinghaand covering mouth with handkerchief while coughing.

7)fungal pnemoniae and fungal lung infection.p pneumoniae can is a cause of death in many cases .these diseases are generally caused in immunocompromised patients.f ungal pnemoniae is an infection of lungs that is caused by the opportunistic fungi.t hey occur by inhalation of spores or by the latent infection

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